What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak

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An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed at least 140 people, though health officials suspect the actual death toll is significantly higher. Aid agencies are mobilizing to support overwhelmed health workers in the region as the virus spreads. The DRC has battled multiple Ebola epidemics in recent years, and the current outbreak underscores the fragility of health infrastructure in the country. International health organizations are coordinating efforts to contain transmission and treat patients, but limited resources and difficult terrain complicate response efforts.